From: Gavin Sinclair Date: 2003-01-22T13:46:31+09:00 Subject: [FAQ] When should a method have parentheses? Hi -talk, An unanswered question appears on the FAQ page. Actually, a few do, but this is oldest so I'll tackle it first. The problem is: I have no idea. Can someone provide an answer, and I'll update the FAQ. Question: When should a method have parentheses? Comment: Sometimes Ruby 1.7.x warns that parentheses will be required in the future. Happy answering! Gavin